2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Silver Proof) - obverse2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Silver Proof) - reverse

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Features

Issuer New Zealand
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1990
Value 2 Dollars
2 NZD = USD 1.19
Currency Dollar (1967-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Number
N#
176288
References KM# 79a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND
RDM
1990

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Shows a Kotuku (White Heron) in early flight with a Maori motif surround.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TWO DOLLARS

Engraver: Maurice Conly M.B.E

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The Kotuku is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is held in high esteem in Maori mythology.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  10 000 $ 6.00 Proof

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